Terrazzo as a whole is known for its durability, longevity and easy maintenance however it is also prone to damage from long term wear and tear as well as neglect. When this happens, the best and more economical course of action would be to do a restoration instead of having the entire floor changed. Terrazzo …
While a lot of people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home and often splurge the most for its construction or renovation, there are some who consider the bathroom their oasis at home. Often, some homeowners look to spas and classic bath houses for inspiration when designing their bathrooms – from floors …
When designing outdoor spaces – whether public or private, durability and longevity are at the forefront of build requirements which makes sense since these spaces get a more significant amount of wear and tear compared to indoor areas. Aesthetic and elegance, more often than not, take a backseat. However, with terrazzo pavers, all of these …
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More often than not, when the topic of terrazzo marble comes up in conversations, it is its building properties that are front and center. Its durability and strength, its low sustainability and how easy it is to maintain once installed. However, there’s an aspect of terrazzo marble that needs to be talked about more – …
It’s already known that terrazzo is one of the most durable flooring materials in the market now. On top of that, it’s a low maintenance material. One type of terrazzo is called epoxy terrazzo, which is the more flexible type in terms of design. But did you know, aside from being design flexible, it is …
Have you ever experienced walking into a room and noticed a quick shift in your mood? Did you feel calm and relaxed? Were you overflowing with joy and energy? Or were you suddenly stressed out and overwhelmed? Interestingly, the emotions you feel upon entering a room have something to with the room’s color, such as …
Green building has always been a trend to achieve the design you want and to be sustainable as well. Green building projects also provide a healthier indoor environment and enhances durability with lower operating and maintenance costs. When working on a project, facility managers are tasked with selecting flooring materials that are appealing, easy to …
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The color white is often used in architectural buildings for many reasons. It signifies purity, calmness, and simplicity. It can even suggest the cleanliness and sterility of the space. Because of this, it is one of the most popular colors in designing a terrazzo floor. The beauty of a white terrazzo is timeless as its …
New floors are a significant design refresher when designing a home. In fact, it is a solid investment that increases the value of your home. On top of that, let’s not forget how a new flooring transforms the look and feel of a home, while making it safer and functional. With the flooring choices you …
Terrazzo is already a signature durable building material and has been around for ages from Venice, Italy. It’s admired as a strong sustainable flooring option. It’s usually composed of composite materials that consists of marble chips and aggregates such as glass, marbles, plastics, and many more. The composite is then combined with a binder material …
It is not surprising when people say that terrazzo is not their first choice when it comes to interior design. Some just don’t have the courage to incorporate the striking colors and designs of the material into their homes. With the materials used to create terrazzo such as pieces of marble, quartz, granite, or glass, …
Terrazzo is not something new in the design and architecture world. As a low-maintenance material that’s a composite made from types of stone such as marble, granite, quartz, glass, and more, it definitely has its own decor trends. Commonly used as a flooring and countertops because of its versatility, you can be more creative and …
Everyone wants their homes to look good and presentable. In fact, a lot of new homeowners want to be part of the actual construction because it is a milestone in their life. This is to make sure that the vision they have will be translated to the finished product. Before working on the overall interiors …
No matter how big or small the space you give an architect, they will make it beautiful for everyone. The art of architecture is to prompt physical, physiological, or psychological reaction from people, and to do this, they need to be keen on the materials that they use, including the floors and walls of a …
In the design and architecture industry today, terrazzo started its comeback yet there are still a lot of questions about it – specifically, what it is and what it can do. Terrazzo was introduced 500 years ago in Venice, Italy by marble workers. It was created to be an inexpensive flooring for patios and terraces …
When you design your office space, you need to think outside of just promoting employee engagement and sharing of new ideas. The environment and design of your office space will affect the creativity and productivity of your employees, so you have to make sure that you use the right materials. One of the most popular …
Terrazzo is one of the most sustainable flooring materials in the market today. Aside from its durability, some of the materials used to come up with terrazzo floorings are recycled. One of these recycled materials is glass. You don’t have to look far where these glass come from, you have your mirrors, jars, wine bottles, …
The concept of sustainable architecture introduced us to green building, which offers great benefits due to the materials used for the structure and the environmentally friendly application and construction of the building itself. Terrazzo, just like other sustainable materials, meets this criteria. Design flexibility, materials used, cost, and durability are the main reasons why terrazzo …
With terrazzo’s rise in the architecture and design industry, there is no doubt that you have to make the most out of it. The durability and design flexibility of the materials makes up for the initial cost when you install it. When this happens, of course you would want everything to be perfect and complimentary. …
With terrazzo becoming more and more popular again, part of the mixture that makes it stand out are the aggregates. These are the chips of marble, glass, and more that add color to your terrazzo tiles. One of the hardest parts in designing your terrazzo tiles also has something to do with your aggregates. In …
